Ideas for Super Sticky Countertop (Does Contact Paper Really Work)

I'm moving into a place that is a little old a janky. Right now my main concern is the kitchen countertops. The landlord clearly had an old piece of fake wood laying around that they used as the countertop. My guess is overtime the renters haven't cared for the thing and now it's disgusting. We have tried cleaning it ourselves and professionally and it's only gotten stickier. I'm talking set some papers down and can't pick them up sticky so not something you want to eat around or cook on. I saw that they make contact paper that looks like wood or granite but is a thin wallpaper like cover. I was thinking that it might work to use this to cover up the sticky counter and have something smooth and safe. My drawback is these don't look like they will last when you factor in that this is a kitchen where water, cleaning materials, and food will all come into contact. Does anyone have experience using something like this for a long period of time? Any other thoughts on how to fix the sticky countertop? submitted by /u/Majestic_Moosestache [link] [comments]

May 2, 2025 - 02:33
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I'm moving into a place that is a little old a janky. Right now my main concern is the kitchen countertops. The landlord clearly had an old piece of fake wood laying around that they used as the countertop. My guess is overtime the renters haven't cared for the thing and now it's disgusting. We have tried cleaning it ourselves and professionally and it's only gotten stickier. I'm talking set some papers down and can't pick them up sticky so not something you want to eat around or cook on.

I saw that they make contact paper that looks like wood or granite but is a thin wallpaper like cover. I was thinking that it might work to use this to cover up the sticky counter and have something smooth and safe. My drawback is these don't look like they will last when you factor in that this is a kitchen where water, cleaning materials, and food will all come into contact. Does anyone have experience using something like this for a long period of time? Any other thoughts on how to fix the sticky countertop?

submitted by /u/Majestic_Moosestache
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